The hands-on Intro to Adult Echocardiography Course is designed to provide a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret adult cardiac ultrasound examinations in accordance with ASE ultrasound practice guidelines. This unique program is taught by leading echocardiography experts and includes lectures, interactive case studies, and extensive hands-on scanning, featuring a 3:1 ratio with live models. Interactive interpretation sessions using an audience response system. This hands-on cardiac ultrasound training course includes the review of 200+ cases to improve the learners’ ability to recognize commonly seen pathology and improve diagnostic confidence. The Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Seminar is approved for 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits (also meets ARDMS and ICAEL CME requirements). In addition, the adult cardiac ultrasound training workshop is approved for 38.0 Category A ASRT Credits.

This comprehensive, Introduction to Adult Echocardiography course will increase knowledge and competence to immediately begin integrating the skill learned into clinical practice. "Experience the Difference in Ultrasound Education!"

List the latest imaging techniques in quantification of right and left ventricle wall motion. Document findings and apply standarized guidelines during complilation of an Echocardiography worksheet (sonographer) and dictated report (Physician).

List the steps necessary for system optimization during contrast echo imaging.

This hands-on adult echo course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing emergency ultrasound examinations. Participants may include (but is not limited to): emergency, trauma, critical care, surgeons, hospitalists, internal medicine, primary care physicians, PA’s and sonographers.
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Course Instructors

Daniel Bourque, MS, RCS, FASE

Richie Palma BS, RDCS, ACS, FASE

Theresa Jorgensen RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Faculty Disclosure
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. adheres to ACCME EssentialAreas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of ContentIn addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of
40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the ASRT for 38 Category A continuing education credit. Note: ASRT credits are accepted by the ARRT as Category A credits.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
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